Tax Comparison
Taxes in Washington and Oregon differ. Depending on your individual situation, you might benefit financially from living in one state or the other. Here’s a brief comparison:
| Oregon Sales Tax | Oregon Income Tax |
| No state sales tax | 5% on the first $3,100 of taxable income.
7% on taxable income $3,101 to $7,9509% on taxable income of $7,951 to $125,0009. 9% percent on taxable income of $125,001 and above |
| Washington Sales Tax | Washington Income Tax |
| 6.5% (food and prescription drugs are exempt) plus local tax rate 1.9% for a combined rate of 8.4% in Clark County.
6.5% on sale or lease of vehicles plus local tax rate 2.2% for a combined rate of 8.7% in Clark County. |
No state personal income tax |
Contact us for more information on the tax implications of living in Portland, OR, versus Vancouver, WA.
